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Off-Topic / The Dollar Tree is no more

« on: January 13, 2022, 08:29:16 pm »Message ID: 1366671

Now some things are $1.25.  Sad day.

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Off-Topic / It's a miracle I actually got a check from UniqueRewards!

« on: January 13, 2022, 08:24:13 pm »Message ID: 1366669

I got a check for $50 what after a year from cashing out?!  Eventhough I had over $100.  But I'll take the $50.  I actually still kept going to the site because I like playing the games.  Maybe I'll get another $50 in another year.

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Off-Topic / The world is a cat playing with Australia

« on: December 31, 2021, 08:14:38 am »Message ID: 1366171

For all the cat lovers.

I thought this was cute.

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Off-Topic / Who's watching the Twilight Zone New Year's Marathon?

« on: December 31, 2021, 08:12:10 am »Message ID: 1366170

Yeah my favorite time of the year when I get to watch Twilight Zone.  I live for the TZ marathons.  I can watch them over and over again.

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Off-Topic / What are you looking forward to in January 2022

« on: December 31, 2021, 08:10:45 am »Message ID: 1366169

More of the same for me.  No plans for January except work but one never knows what will happen in the future. 

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Off-Topic / Valentines Day and Easter candy already? Why?

« on: December 26, 2021, 10:37:05 pm »Message ID: 1366033

I was in the Dollar Tree Xmas eve and already they had Valentine's candy and today (Sunday) I saw Peeps.  Ugh why so early?  This gets on my nerves.

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Off-Topic / Would you rather live a week in the past or the future?

« on: December 19, 2021, 02:14:57 pm »Message ID: 1365812

Unless I could actually change some events in the past I'd rather like to live a week in the future to see what it turned out.

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Off-Topic / What is the most unusual thing in your wallet, pocket, or purse right now?

« on: December 19, 2021, 02:07:16 pm »Message ID: 1365811

I guess I would call it a good luck charm.  My friend who is Chinese gave it to me.  I don't even know what it says because it's in Chinese but she said keep it with me for luck.  It's a small yellow vinyl square with writing on both sides with a red string that you can wear as a necklace but I've had it in my wallet for a few years.

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Off-Topic / For your birthday, would you rather go somewhere or get something?

« on: December 19, 2021, 01:53:20 pm »Message ID: 1365808

Since I love to travel I'd rather go somewhere.  Except for the last two years I have been going on a birthday trip for a few years.  I don't always go on my birthday I usually go a month later.  I haven't been on a cruise yet so maybe when the pandemic madness over I will eventually go on a birthday cruise.

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Off-Topic / Have you been to the movies during the pandemic?

« on: December 16, 2021, 09:00:40 pm »Message ID: 1365735

Heck I didn't even go to the movies before the pandemic.  It got so expensive.  How does that work now?  Did you have to wear masks? Were the seats sectioned so you don't sit next to anyone?  I know some theaters rented out for like $100.  I think that was a good idea.  Just get 10 people together and you could have the whole theater for yourself. 

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Off-Topic / What's one habit you're trying to break?

« on: November 30, 2021, 06:37:46 pm »Message ID: 1365120

I'd like to stop procrastinating.  What about you?

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Off-Topic / Would you rather give up your smartphone or your computer?

« on: November 30, 2021, 06:20:32 pm »Message ID: 1365118

I'd rather give up my phone.  I'm not a phone person I don't care about talking on the phone.  With my computer I can still communicate if I need to. 

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Off-Topic / Who's still eating Thanksgiving leftovers?

« on: November 30, 2021, 05:51:57 pm »Message ID: 1365116

I did today it was the last of the turkey.  I made turkey salad then I froze some I can use in soup.

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Off-Topic / 20 things You Can Do to Save Gas While Driving

« on: November 30, 2021, 05:47:58 pm »Message ID: 1365115

 

20 things You Can Do to Save Gas While Driving
October 19, 2017

1. Drive less

2. Warm up your car for shorter lengths of time
- Idling your car for anything over a minute wastes fuel and omits large amounts of greenhouse gas.

3. Buy gas early or late in the day
- Gas is cooler earlier in the day, and more dense. As temperatures rise, gas density falls and you get less of it when you pump.

4. Slow down and drive steady
- Driving fast increases drag, which increases fuel consumption.

5. Monitor when and how you brake
- Braking excessively wastes gas.

6. Turn off the engine
- Turn off your vehicle you are waiting, excess idling is a major waste of gas.

7. Eliminate wind resistance
- Remove unneeded car racks and carriers.

8. Avoid gas stations near the highway
- Gas stations near the highway are usually the most expensive.

9. Don't wait until your tank is almost empty to fill up
- You'll be stuck paying for whatever gas you can find nearby.

10. Monitor your tires
- Under-inflated tires tend to wear out quicker and waste gas.

11. Tune the engine
- A properly tuned engine uses less gas
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12. Change filters
- Clean filters help to keep cars running more fuel efficiently.

13. Use the correct motor oil
- Using the wrong motor oil can cause the engine to work harder and waste gas.

14. Turn off the A/C
- Using you're A/C too much can make your car a gas-guzzler.

15. Drive a manual
- Manual transmission cars are more fuel-efficient than automatic transmission.

16. Manage your speed
- Use cruise control whenever possible to manage your speed and conserve fuel.

17. Choose the best route
- The shortest route isn't always the most fuel-efficient way to go. Use the route with the least stop signs and stop lights.

18. Fill your gas tank near state lines
- Due to different tax rates, you may save a bundle just by crossing into another state.

19. Consider buying a fuel-efficient car
- Even several models of affordable non-hybrids can get 40 miles per gallon.

20. Download a gas app
- Using an app can really help you save at the gas pump - sometimes more than $0.20 per gallon.

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Off-Topic / If you could switch places with any famous person for a week, who would it be?

« on: November 30, 2021, 05:45:39 pm »Message ID: 1365114

I think I would like to be Jeff Bezos so I can go into space on my private rocket then I would go on a major spending spree and buy vacation houses all over the world.